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K277 YFR

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

122,921 mi
Last recorded122,921 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK277 YFR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 122,921 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Tyre obviously under inflated Both front tyres appear semi flat (5.2.3 (l))

Rear Cover missing on both rear number plate lamps

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Torsion bar corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear arms and connecting beam corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Excess play in outer runner for passenger seat

Fail 12 Sep 2025 122,921 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam Keeps going out when in use (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Wiper pivot stiff, blade not making proper contact with screen (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Tyre obviously under inflated Both front tyres appear semi flat (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Cover missing on both rear number plate lamps

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Torsion bar corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear arms and connecting beam corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Excess play in outer runner for passenger seat

Pass 29 Jul 2024 122,911 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2022 122,804 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Sep 2022 122,801 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2021 122,380 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

parking brake only just met requirement

Fail 5 Aug 2021 122,373 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced offside floor corroded and holed in 2 areas (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 May 2019 122,240 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 May 2019 122,213 miles

Electrical wiring insulation so damaged or deteriorated it is likely to cause a short-circuit (4.11 (c) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Steering rack retaining devices dangerously loose (2.1.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2018 121,941 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2018 121,938 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 6 Jan 2018 121,757 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 Jan 2017 120,730 miles

Nearside Front anti roll bar linkage slight play

all brake pipes greased

both rear wheels buckled and slight play in wheel bearings

engine oil leak

front subframe and rear axle very rusty

previous welding repairs to sills

radiator leaking coolant

Fail 3 Jan 2017 120,730 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front anti roll bar linkage slight play

all brake pipes greased

both rear wheels buckled and slight play in wheel bearings

engine oil leak

front subframe and rear axle very rusty

previous welding repairs to sills

radiator leaking coolant

Pass 12 Sep 2014 120,489 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

both sills corrosion !!!

car looks as if standing for a bit !!!

front & rear suspension has slight corrosion

underbody corrosion

Fail 8 Sep 2014 120,479 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

both sills corrosion !!!

car looks as if standing for a bit !!!

front & rear suspension has slight corrosion

underbody corrosion

Pass 21 Jul 2007 115,456 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2007 115,456 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf?

Based on 22,270,993 MOT tests across 1,787,037 vehicles.

74.9%
Pass Rate
6,735
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,787,037
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 700,382
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 301,629
Stop lamp not working 260,234
position lamp(s) not working 257,206
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 229,092
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K277 YFR is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1992 Volkswagen Golf models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.9% with a typical mileage of 113,553 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Golf fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 700,382 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K277 YFR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Golf typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 34 years old, this Volkswagen Golf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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K277 YFR is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 30 December 1992.

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